Roles turned down by Christina Applegate:
Christina Applegate was considered to play Penny Lane.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson
Turned down the lead role, due to the sexual nature of the film, and now claims that it was rewritten at Nicole Kidman's request.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Was considered for the role of Danielle, but backed out due to scheduling conflicts from "Married with Children".
Actor who got the part: Juliette Lewis
Considered to play Roxie Hart.
Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger
Was a finalist for the role of "Miranda Frost".
Actor who got the part: Rosamund Pike
Christina Applegate (Kelly from Married with Children) reportedly turned down the lead role of Meredith.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore
Auditioned for the role of Giselle.
Actor who got the part: Amy Adams
Was considered for the role of Jenny.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz
Applegate was considered for a role in the film.
Was considered for the role of Clarice Starling after Jodie Foster opted for not reprising the role she played in "The Silence of the Lambs".
Actor who got the part: Julianne Moore
One studio wanted Applegate for the role of Melanie Ralston, but her contract with "Married with Children" wouldn't approach to get the part!.
Actor who got the part: Bridget Fonda
According to Spielberg, Applegate turned down a role in the film.
Was considered for the role of Alison Scott.
Actor who got the part: Katherine Heigl
Applegate was considered to play Lara Croft.
Actor who got the part: Angelina Jolie
Christina Applegate was in the running for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon
Christina Applegate auditioned to play Tina Carlyle.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz
Was offered the role of Paula when interviewed with lead actress Jodie Foster. However, when Jodie Foster was replaced by Michael Apted as director, she was replaced by Natasha Richardson.
Actor who got the part: Natasha Richardson
Was considered for the role of Mia.
Actor who got the part: Anne Hathaway
The "Married... with Children" star turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Gwyneth Paltrow
Applegate was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz
Christina Applegate auditioned to play Rose.
Actor who got the part: Kate Winslet
Auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Did you know that Christina Applegate was not the only choice for this movie? (click to learn more)
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